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Learn how the Building and Plumbing commission regulates fire safety, essential safety measures and cladding risks, with guidance for owners, practitioners and the community.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Learn what greywater is, how it can be safely reused, and the rules that apply in Victoria, including health considerations and plumbing requirements for households.
Created: 29 Jun 2026
Pool safety barrier requirements in Victoria: rules for pools and spas, compliance checklists, fencing standards, and owner responsibilities.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Learn how bore water is regulated in Victoria, including permits, licensing and safety requirements. Find out when you can use bore water and your responsibilities as an owner.
Created: 29 Jun 2026
Find out when basketball rings require building approval in Victoria, including safety, installation requirements and exemptions for domestic properties.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Learn how stormwater is managed in Victoria, including legal requirements, responsibilities and safe practices for homeowners, builders and plumbers under Victorian building laws.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Learn Victorian smoke alarm requirements, installation, testing and maintenance. Find who is responsible, when alarms are required, and how to keep your home compliant.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Learn about private bushfire shelters in Victoria, including approval requirements, design standards and responsibilities to help homeowners prepare for bushfire risk safely.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Learn when freestanding walls need building permits, design requirements, and safety rules in Victoria, plus responsibilities of owners and practitioners.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Learn practical ways to save water at home, understand water‑efficient plumbing options, and find guidance from the Victorian Building Authority to reduce water use.
Created: 29 Jun 2026